This is the same kid they said on draft day could start in Kannapolis if I'm not mistaken. Very encouraging.

They said something to the order of "this kid's so good he could start at Kannapolis!" Some construed that to mean he WOULD start there, although I think most that regularly follow the minors knew that would not be the case, at least not initially.

They said something to the order of "this kid's so good he could start at Kannapolis!" Some construed that to mean he WOULD start there, although I think most that regularly follow the minors knew that would not be the case, at least not initially.

Starting a high schooler in A ball would be pretty amazing. I can't imagine too many have gone that route, most need some seasoning in rookie ball before making the jump.

I know nothing about the guys the Sox drafted, but it's so ironic that after reading the little blurb on Gonzalez, I knew he was going to be good. They talked about his curveball, and praised other aspects of his game. It's encouraging to see another pitching prospect.